Elephant Bush – Portulacaria afra – Small Plant

Portulacaria afra

“Elephant Bush,” “Elephant Food,” “Dwarf Jade”

branched, slow growing, a succulent shrub with attractive, reddish-brown stems and smooth, glossy green leaves. Stems become interwoven as the plant ages. Flowers are small, lavender-pink and clusters shaped.

PLANT IN 5.5CM POT – WILL BE SENT BARE ROOT

Choose a location with indirect sunlight when growing Elephant Bush indoors. Overly bright sunlight can char the leaves and cause them to drop off. Ensure that the container you choose has wide drainage holes. The most common mistake made in succulent plants is watering.

They are drought tolerant but do require watering from April to October. In winter the plants are dormant and you may suspend watering. Elephant Bush plants in the home interior should not have consistently wet feet. Make sure the pot drains well and don’t leave a saucer with water sitting under the container. Fertilize in late winter to early spring with an indoor plant fertilizer diluted by half.

PLANT IN PHOTO IS THE PLANT THAT WILL BE DISPATCHED – SENT BARE ROOT

Portulacaria afra

“Elephant Bush,” “Elephant Food,” “Dwarf Jade”